In a coon's age Definition: The phrase in a coon's age means in a very long time. The word coon refers to a raccoon, an omnivorous mammal, native to the Americas. Example: She hasn't seen him in a coon's age. She is so happy to meet him again.
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Age before beauty Definition: A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones. Now most often used humorously or lightheartedly, and usually said by a younger person to an older friend or relative out of mock pity for being so much older and unattractive. Example: Please, you first. Age before beauty, you know.
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Age out of something Definition: The phrase age out of something means to reach an age at which one is no longer eligible for the system of care designed to provide services, such as education or protection, for people below a certain age level. Example: He has aged out of the special student scholarship program.
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